Local 986 has grown to be the largest local union in the Western United States through outstanding leadership, vigorous organizing, negotiating and enforcing quality contracts, and their dedication to serve the members.

Local 986 has grown to be the largest local union in the Western United States through outstanding leadership, vigorous organizing, negotiating and enforcing quality contracts, and their dedication to serve the members.

Santa Maria Teamsters Local 986

Teamsters have been serving Union families on the Central Coast for over 70 years. We have a proud history of Union activism and leadership that spans 4 generations. Craft and service areas that we represent include the following: